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A post popped up on my towns FB page for Free Stuff at the curb. I’m usually never around when this happens but it turns out I was just done mowing the front yard with the B-80 and when I saw the drawbars for a 2” receiver in a picture I figured I’d take a little drive. I think I was the first to arrive! Snagged two drawbars, one standard length and one longer one. A 12’ tow strap with steel hooks, some 12-2 and 10-3 romex. Check out what HD is getting for 15’ of 10-3 romex . AND nice two link chains that fit the rears on my WH’s! Score!!

A bit more progress, made a belt guard and made the hatchet job hood fit for now…. The UK wheel horse roundup is in 4 days time! A piece of old tin shelf hammered around a former. Hole drilled and dimple pressed in. Hood has been in the e-tank and hammered into a shape that nearly fits. Belt guard and homemade heatshield in place too

I finally after all these years got a 520h. Wheelhorses have been a family thing way back when. From generation to generation. In the 4th Gen and my sons are the 5th gen wheelhorse loyal fanatics. We farm them like a farm tractor. A shout out to sight admins for a fantastic forum! Thank you!

Spent some time on the B-100 this weekend. Parts came in for the tranny so I was able to reassemble that. I discovered that the idle pulley for the drive belt was locked up so that got replaced. The plastic handle for the parking brake was missing so I spun some new ones out of aluminum on the lathe. Back together and ready for duty.

No lights And lights ON! And took a bunch of sunset shots Enjoy!

I'm a tractor guy, and I am always open to new brands. I currently have a Cub Cadet 129, 1250, 1650 as well as a John Deere 212. I also have 4 Massey Ferguson tractors( 50, 130, GC2300, 1825E), a JI Case SC, a 1946 JD Model A, Farmall Cub, International 184. I was given a C-161 with the 8 speed Hi/Low transmission that was / is quite the basket case. When I picked up the tractor it had 4 flat tires, missing headlights, the hood was disconnected, gas smelled like varnish, clutch pedal stuck, steering mostly stuck, it looked like it sat outside for years, full of leaves, and moss of some kind growing in the cracks of the seat. This one is going to be fun. After digging into it, I found the coil was cracked, ammeter toast, battery toast, wiring was in shambles, mower deck is frozen, the hood was damaged and someone did a real rookie welding job on it :). But, the engine is not stuck!!!! I rewired the tractor, replaced the coil with one off one of my Cubs, cleaned and adjusted the points, changed the fuel filter, cleaned and gapped the spark plug, adjusted the governor and throttle cable, Grabbed an air filter and cover from a Cub cadet, swapped the battery. Now the old girl is running. I need to clean the carb, it's a little rough on the top end. I greased up the steering and it's a lot better, lubed up the clutch pedal and it's now working great. The brakes work as well as all 8 gears and the clutch seems good. Then I removed the mower deck so I can take a look at it and find out what is the cause of it not wanting to spin the blades. I have to admit, the Wheel Horse quick connect for the deck is pretty slick. What I need... Headlight assembly, points cover, air filter (this one is twice the size of my other Kohler filters), air filter cover (the big one), If anyone has any good tips on a good source or 2 for some of these parts that would be great. I wish I would have taken more pictures when I picked it up and to document the progress. I think I might try to make this tractor pretty again. Wish me luck. Eric W in NW Arkansas

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D 160-200 attachments are unique to that series. Decks, Blowers and plows from C 300/400 series will not fit There are two versions of D160 some came with Kohler K341 other with a twin onan.

It is a very expensive heavy duty switch. You might want to consider a regular switch 103990 (if you have battery ignition) and add 12v solenoid.

And dislocated shoulders. Pappy told me to always pull up on the crank...never push down.

I got my Dad a 39 B with the hand crank. I replaced the center section with an electric start style and put a 6 V starter with a 12V battery with no charging system. Added a start button and solenoid. You just had to look at that button and it fired up. Charged the battery in the spring and it would last all year. Had a blast mowing with it.

Blaine! I think I got this figured out, your first post looked like a quote that Ed Dog had made. Just to be clear, you are looking for a deck for your Suburban, steering sector for the 702 and you have a Raider 12 offered up for sale or parts possibly?

I think I found the problem it was my plastic shut off valve I took it off and I mowed all day today with it but if I still have problems I will put electric fuel pump on it thanks guys for the info

Notice the plate stamper at the time did not understand Julian build dates 1976 C-160 8-Speed model 61-16K801 1976 serial numbers that have shown up for the 61-16K801 003173 - Build date 1975 5311 November 7 Friday [6311 is wrong] 1976 C-160 Auto model 61-16KS01 1976 serial numbers that have shown up for the 61-16KS01 003388 - Build date 1975 5302 October 29 Wednesday [6302 posted]

Very nice!

@Brian Mummert We are going to need some pictures of your 418!! There’s a few of us here that are big fans of that model, be it the 8-Speed, the A or C. I have an 8-Speed and C.

Yeah some of these photos will be for sure submitted for that.

Tractor looks like it spent a few summers here in NC! You did well finding a 161. They are not very common.

Nice! Calendar shots for sure @ebinmaine

It's all going to be for sale, not keeping any of it.

Yes, that tank holds 1/2 a gallon. I'd put about a quart in the tractor and see how it runs on that stuff. If it runs poorly don't waste the old fuel, just put it in a car, the car will run fine even on stale fuel, then get fresh for the tractor. If you only have half a tank, or a little less, of stale fuel that leaves plenty of room to dilute it with fresh. I try not to store fuel more than a few weeks, but it should be good for at least six months.

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Couple out for some fresh air.

Welcome!!! Little Flock!!!!! I'm in Bentonville (4 doors north of 8th & Tunbridge)....... we need to meet sometime.

Well it’s not really what I did today or yesterday but for the past 3 weeks….. is @TonyToro Jr. and I built this little puller! Originally a B60 now has a Predator 212 completely built engine running 7400RPM. I can’t say the horsepower because racing secrets ..lol Thank you @grnlark for the front axle worked perfectly! I might paint the front weight bar and need to make a mid weight bar. If anyone is looking for the absolute best pulling hitch for a WheelHorse check out D&D welding fabrication.

Lol. I ramble on sometimes, but yeah, you nailed it, so guess i did good. I don’t know which model the deck is, but it’s obviously not exactly Suburban friendly. I swapped over the angle iron from the original deck that i have, which worked to attach it. It’s too tall but it works, i just can’t raise or lower it. Now that i think about it, that original deck may not have been the correct deck for it either, but it fit well. The “original” deck i have has 4 wheels on it, not the “floating” wheel-less version. I’ve had this 401 for about 30 years so my memory is a bit fuzzy. It’s been abused and neglected, rigged together with duct tape coathanger wire and bungee straps and a welder, and has lived outdoors (can’t stand the grass and gas smell in my garage) but has faithfully kept my acre of grass beautifully manicured for decades. Just had to swap on the 3rd engine this spring. I miss the 867 that i had before it. Still kicking myself for letting it go. Ed’s bucket-o-shafts.

Welcome! I saw a band one time named Little Flock… I wondered where that name came from

@MidMoTractorMan not just any electric pump ! strongly suggest the carbole micro electric , LOW PRESSURE 2-3.5 PSI , very solid reliable , have mine just in front of engine , fuel filter at tank as well as just before carb , years in usage , no problems , pete

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Interesting, and I have yet to figure out how you decipher all of this but appreciate it Not to derail @Fj40z thread but I'm in agreement that we're both in possession of '75 c-160s regardless of the lack of details to confirm build dates. The one "record" I have from mine is a manual from the PO.

Thank you! The E-start was one of the selling points for me especially with the engine being rebuilt so it’s pretty tight getting it to turn over with the crank.

Ol' @c-series don just wishes he could finish off his collection with my 418-A

I got a couple of rows of Roma 2 Italian flat green beans planted. Watered them in using a 12V source, an RV water pump, and rainwater collected in a 275 gallon tote that is by my shed. I also watered some lettuce, kale, collard greens, and water melon that got planted yesterday. Took the time to run lots of water on the compost pile.... almost emptied the tank. So, I moved the pump to another tank down the hill by the house and am refilling the tank by the shed. I still need to get a 4th tank to put at the high side of the garden. These RV pumps and totes come in real handy with the garden.

A Kohler Magnum Twin with an eight speed is one very strong machine. Since you don't know much about the previous owner's maintenance changing all the fluids and fuel line is a good idea. The fuel pump is located on the top of the engine and if you have to crank it over for a prolonged period to have it start you may want to consider an electric fuel pump located lower than the tank, did wonders for my 418.

Got one o' them here I'm looking forward to making a good runner! Here's my 1974 C160-8 Cinnamon Horse with a 17 cu ft modified dump trailer.

Went outside to dream. Can’t wait to get this building done.

While not 100% wheel horse related my 10-8 was definitely utilized though. Bought my first antique tractor yesterday. Flying solo unloading it today I had to get creative. Started pulling it out with a chain and a wheel chock to move it in increments, that got sketchy quick. I then had the bright idea to hitch the tractors together with a hitch pin. That made life much easier. Had to resort back to the chain to pull it into the barn. 10-8 put in some good work today.

Got some good seat time in today. Started with the garden area prep. Double ripper spikes to use. Before, right at start. After: Couldn't get as deep as I want because of wet slippery ground. No worries. After that I hauled four full 17 cu ft loads of Mackissic chipper shredder mulch from the front yard down beside the barn and to the garden. All hand shoveled. Quite a workout. Feels good to move. Here's the BBT and her momma moving cow 🐄 poop 💩 in and getting it all stirred in. The mulch is about half layed out and some plants are in. This is a teeny tiny red potato Trina found while prepping the dirt.

Went with a friend for my first ride of the season. Around 115 miles, went up into Massachusetts and back. Good ride, bike ran well. No idea why but the right front turn signal busted off. Duct tape repair on the side of the road got me home. I don’t have GPS and we both wanted to avoid all highways, so I scribbled directions for all back roads on paper and shoved em in my pocket to be referenced when we stopped

Nothing now Ed. It needed a new Solenoid the other was not the right one anyway. I talk to Squonk told me to go to Napa brand. Built for Fords 60`s and 70`s vehicles.

Nice find and a really good model to have around. This is probably the most common source for major damage to a manual transmission. Definitely take a look at this.

May 31, 1859, The famous tower clock known as Big Ben, located at the top of the 320-foot-high Elizabeth Tower, begins ticking over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, for the first time.

from another Eric. You've managed to trip over one of the most desirable and best worker models Wheelhorse made. Best idea here is to clean the WHOLE fuel system. Remove, clean, and replace the tank, ALL rubber fuel line, filter, pump, and of course carburetor. Check the carb top shaft for excessive wear. For parts: 1. Place an ad in our classifieds. 2. PM @76c12091520h Brian. 3. CALL Lincoln at A to Z Tractor in PA. There are several other places to get general maintenance items. Luck!

RJ(?) with a front sickle bar cutter... Gopher Patrol!!!

TRIP 2 consisted of some NOS parts, buckets of used parts, numerous Kohlers, and some more tractors including some little tractor with some kind of cutting attachment on the front of it. Not sure if that's worth anything or not? Best part is that it was 2 tenths of a mile from my house.

This is how Trina and I expanded our collection quite a lot a few years ago. I rented a 26 ft U-Haul which we filled. Then went back several times with our own utility trailer. I have since sold / given away / traded most of those items to other folks.

@lynnmor interesting opportunity , did it years ago ,cleaned out my tanks , replaced all fuel lines , cleaned out fuel bowls , filter at tank start and just before carb , started adding STA BIL FUEL STORAGE , an ounce or two , to every related tank top off , guess what ? not a speck of crud in any related fuel area , instant starts , no carb issues . a clean tank is the FOUNDATION of fuel start , I also use regular leaded gas , the emphasis of this experiment , was the clean fresh start , also have clean fuel rated hose up to carbs ? I can see the clear fuel going to carb , perfect REPEDITIVE PROBLEM , TO TRY ELIMATATION ON . also have it on my stand by gen , STA BIL in that tank , related hose , clean and clear , instant starts . think the IRONY of this , is the solid reliability , thats easy to set up . this led me to try ,similar failure areas , like pto lever , set up , you are looking right at it . pete

That’s me, it was a blast to plow with that BEAST

Not sure if this is you or your brother from a few years ago???